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Photo: UEPAL/ Bernard Guillot
5 Nov – 7 Nov 2018

European Regions’ Meeting 2018

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The news of the peace agreement “comes like a gentle rain falling down on people around the world thirsting for a message of peace”, LWF General Secretary Junge writes. Photo: LWF/ C.Kästner

A powerful message of peace

LWF General Secretary Junge congratulates church leaders in Ethiopia and Eritrea on peace agreement

Unity
Governance
Churches
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13 Jul 2018
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight

LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues

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12 Jul 2018
Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria

LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria

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04 Jul 2018
Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion

Geographic reach of LWF extends to include Cuba

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03 Jul 2018
LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council

“LWF among precious gifts to ecumenical movement”

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Churches
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03 Jul 2018
Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“With Passion for the Church and for the World”

Council approves new strategy for the LWF

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Churches
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02 Jul 2018
Pröpstin Astrid Kleist greets participants after the service. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

"We have been enriched and blessed"

LWF Council joins local congregations for Sunday worship

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Churches
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02 Jul 2018
Report of the LWF finance committee chairperson Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler at the Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF reports sound financial situation

Year-end results for 2017 contribute to financial stability

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Churches
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29 Jun 2018

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